Inadvertent Meaning in English
word
ˌɪnædˈvɝtənt/, /ˌɪnədˈvɝtənt
in-ad-VUR-tuhnt
ɪnɐdvˈɜːtənt
in-uhd-VUR-tuhnt
Definition
Describes something that happens by accident or without intending to do it.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/neutral register; often used in apologies or explanations ('inadvertent mistake', 'inadvertent delay'). Not used for actions done on purpose. Commonly confused with 'accidental', but 'inadvertent' emphasizes lack of intention rather than lack of control.
Spanish: involuntario - inadvertidoPortuguese (BR): inadvertido - sem quererPortuguese (PT): inadvertido - involuntárioChinese (Simplified): 无意的 - 非故意的Chinese (Traditional): 無意的 - 非故意的Hindi: अनजाने में हुआ - आकस्मिकArabic: عن غير قصد - غير متعمدBengali: অজান্তে - অনিচ্ছাকৃতRussian: непреднамеренный - случайныйJapanese: 不注意の - 意図しないVietnamese: vô tình - không cố ýKorean: 의도하지 않은 - 무심코 한Turkish: dikkatsizce yapılan - istemeden yapılanUrdu: غیر ارادی - غیر دانستہIndonesian: tidak disengaja - tanpa sengaja
Example Sentences
His inadvertent comment hurt her feelings.
basic
There was an inadvertent error in the report.
basic
He inadvertently left the door open all night.
basic
Any inadvertent changes to the document will be reviewed.
natural
It was an inadvertent omission, not something I did on purpose.
natural
Sometimes, inadvertent actions create the biggest problems.
natural